Five Ways to Remove Backgrounds in Photoshop in 2021
Design & UX
By Amber Leigh Turner,
Need to remove an image background? Learn five ways to remove backgrounds in Photoshop, depending on the kind of image you're working with.
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The 5 Most Popular Front-end Frameworks Compared
JavaScript
By James Hibbard,
Learn about the features, the pros and the cons of the five most popular JavaScript front-end frameworks, and how to choose the one that's right for you.
5 Different Ways to Declare Functions in jQuery
JavaScript
By Craig Buckler,
There are several ways to define a block of JavaScript functionality. Learn which is the most appropriate one for your particular use case.
How to Install PHP on Windows
PHP
By Craig Buckler,
Looking for tips on how to install PHP on Windows? We walk step by step through how to install PHP 8 and Apache 2.4 on Windows 10 (64-bit).
How to Add Scalable Vector Graphics to Your Web Page
HTML & CSS
By Craig Buckler,
How should you add scalable vector graphics to a web page? Learn about six different methods, including inlining, image tags, iframes, and CSS backgrounds.
JavaScript setTimeout() Function Examples
JavaScript
By James Hibbard,
Learn how the JavaScript function setTimeout() works, how it can be used with other libraries like jQuery, and see examples and links to further reading.
Sending Emails in PHP with PHPMailer
PHP
By Narayan Prusty, Tonino Jankov,
Tonino and Narayan show how to use PHPMailer - a dead simple email sending library for PHP. Send email from your local machine or an SMTP relay easily!
Build a Countdown Timer in Just 18 Lines of JavaScript
JavaScript
By Yaphi Berhanu, Nilson Jacques,
Yaphi Berhanu creates a JavaScript clock widget to demonstrate how coding your own components (and not using plugins) leads to leaner, more efficient code.
How to Use jQuery’s ajax() Function for Asynchronous HTTP Requests
JavaScript
By Aurelio De Rosa, Maria Antonietta Perna,
Learn how to use $.ajax(), the most powerful jQuery Ajax function, to perform asynchronous HTTP requests.
How to Set Up Basic jQuery Form Validation in Two Minutes
JavaScript
By Maria Antonietta Perna,
A step-by-step tutorial on how to set up basic jQuery form validation in just a few minutes, demonstrated through validation on a registration form.
HTML5 Template: A Basic Boilerplate for Any Project
HTML & CSS
By Louis Lazaris,
Start new websites faster by using this basic HTML5 template. Learn how to get started, understand important HTML5 elements, and use our free HTML template.
5 jQuery.each() Function Examples
JavaScript
By Florian Rappl, James Hibbard,
This article provides an extensive overview of the jQuery each() function, using several examples to show why it's one of jQuery's most important functions.
Using MySQL with Node.js and the mysql JavaScript Client
JavaScript
By James Hibbard, Jay Raj,
This guide shows how to use the mysql module to connect to your database and perform basic CRUD operations, before moving on to some more advanced uses.
How to Edit Source Files Directly in Chrome
JavaScript
By Craig Buckler,
Learn how to edit source files within Chrome and save the result to a local file. Changes can also be applied immediately without refreshing the browser.
Rem in CSS: Understanding and Using rem Units
HTML & CSS
By Adrian Sandu,
Adrian Sandu explains the purpose and advantages of rem units, demonstrating ways to use em and rem units in CSS layouts.
Delay, Sleep, Pause, & Wait in JavaScript
JavaScript
By James Hibbard,
James Hibbard explains the pitfalls of implementing a sleep function in JavaScript, and digs into solutions for dealing with JavaScript timing issues.
Understanding module.exports and exports in Node.js
JavaScript
By James Hibbard,
James shows how to work with modules in Node.js, focusing on how to export and consume them, and explaining the difference between module.exports and exports.
18+ JavaScript Libraries for Creating Beautiful Charts
JavaScript
By Ivaylo Gerchev, Syed Fazle Rahman,
Learn about 18+ JavaScript libraries for creating charts and graphs — from heavy-duty libraries like D3.js to simple options for representing data quickly and beautifully.
An Introduction to Gulp.js
JavaScript
By Craig Buckler,
This article, sponsored by New Relic, provides an introduction to the automated task runner, Gulp.js, and shows how it can be used to improve page size.
Best JavaScript Frameworks, Libraries and Tools to Use in 2019
JavaScript
By Craig Buckler,
Craig Buckler comes up with his list of the top JavaScript frameworks, libraries and tools, and explains when to use them.
How to Force Windows to Delete a File
Web
By Adam Roberts,
Sometimes Windows will become convinced a given file is in use by a program and prevent it from being deleted. Here are two ways to get around that issue.
10 Essential Sublime Text Plugins for JavaScript Developers
JavaScript
By Matt Burnett,
Matt Burnett conducts a whistle-stop tour of ten essential Sublime Text plugins that will make you a happier and more productive JavaScript developer.
A Practical Guide to Angular Directives
JavaScript
By Claudio Ribeiro,
Cláudio introduces Angular directives, arguably the most important bit of an Angular app, explaining what are they, how to use them, and to build our own.
Angular 2 Components: Inputs and Outputs
JavaScript
By David Aden,
David Aden discusses Angular 2 components, looking at how they’re defined, and how to get data into them and back out of them.
Building a Todo App with Angular CLI
JavaScript
By Jurgen Van de Moere, Todd Motto,
In this Angular 2 tutorial, Todd Motto and Jurgen Van de Moere build a todo list CRUD app, using Angular CLI to generate components, services, and tests.
Spicing Up the Bootstrap Carousel with CSS3 Animations
Blogs
By Maria Antonietta Perna,
Maria Antonietta Perna uses some jQuery and the Animate.css animations library to add some extra subtle visuals to the slides in the Bootstrap carousel.
Understanding Bootstrap Modals
HTML & CSS
By Syed Fazle Rahman,
In his dive into the popular CSS framework Bootstrap, Syed Fazle Rahman shows you how you can quickly make Bootstrap modals work in your project.
How to Build a Todo App Using React, Redux, and Immutable.js
JavaScript
By Dan Prince,
Dan Prince shows how to build a Todo app using React, Redux, and Immutable.js.
How to Create a Portfolio Site That Will Get You Hired
Web
By Jacco Blankenspoor,
In today’s market competition is fierce, which means you need to stand out. Here's a guide to building a portfolio site that will get people's attention.
Being a Full Stack Developer
PHP
By Bruno Skvorc,
Bruno talks about being a full stack developer and the required technologies to be a good jack of all trades in the modern age of web development